Wolf Island Comprehension Test

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What is the main purpose of the story 'Wolf Island'?

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To entertain the reader with a story about a wolf family that floated away from their home and how a food chain was impacted when the family of wolves was missing.

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What genre does 'Wolf Island' belong to?

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Realistic Fiction.

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What happened to the deer population after the wolves left the island?

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The deer population rose.

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What does the illustration on page 320 show?

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It shows the island because you can see many deer searching for food.

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What detail about the deer does the illustration on page 321 help you understand?

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It helps the reader understand what it means for a deer to gnaw on the bark of the tree.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

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Why is it important to understand the impact of wolves on the ecosystem?

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Wolves play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by controlling the population of herbivores like deer.

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What can happen to an ecosystem when a key species, like wolves, is removed?

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The population of other species, such as deer, can increase dramatically, leading to overgrazing and depletion of vegetation.

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What does 'gnawing' mean in the context of deer behavior?

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Gnawing refers to the action of biting or nibbling on something persistently, such as deer gnawing on tree bark.

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What is the significance of illustrations in a story?

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Illustrations help readers visualize the story and understand key details that may not be explicitly stated in the text.